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Leadership in Pathfinder Ministry: Master Guide
The Bible Readings: Christ The Way
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Leadership in Pathfinder Ministry: Master Guide
The Bible Readings: Christ The Way
1. Prerequisites
a)
Be at least 16 years of age.
b)
Be a baptized member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
c)
Complete a Basic Staff Training Course in one of the
following:
i)
Adventurer Ministries
ii)
Pathfinder Ministries
iii)
Youth Ministries
2. Spiritual
Development
a)
Read the book Steps to Christ.
b)
Complete the devotional guide Encounter Series I, Christ the
Way, or a Bible Year plan.
c)
Keep a devotional journal for at least four weeks, summarizing
what you read each day.
d)
Demonstrate your knowledge of the 28 Fundamental Beliefs by
completing one of the following:
i)
Write a paper explaining at least 15 of the beliefs.
ii)
Give an oral presentation on at least 15 of the beliefs.
iii)
Give a series of Bible studies covering at least 15 of the
beliefs.
iv)
Conduct a seminar series teaching at least 15 of the
beliefs.
e)
Enhance your knowledge of church heritage by completing the
following:
i)
Reading The Pathfinder Story
ii)
Earning the Adventist Church Heritage Award
iii)
Reading a book on some aspect of church heritage
3. Skills
Development
a)
Attend and complete a two-hour seminar in each of the following
areas:
i)
Leadership skills
ii)
Communication skills
iii)
Creativity and resource development
iv)
Child and youth evangelism
b)
Have or earn the following honors:
i)
Christian Storytelling
ii)
Camping Skills II
c)
Earn two additional honors of your choice not previously
earned.
d)
Hold a current Red Cross First Aid and Safety certificate or its
equivalent.
e)
Supervise participants through either an Adventurer Class or
Pathfinder Class curriculum or teach a Sabbath School class for at least one
quarter. 105
4. Child
Development
a)
Read the book Education.
b)
Read at least one additional book on child development or attend a
three-hour seminar dealing with child development within the age group of your
chosen ministry.
5. Leadership
Development
a)
Read a current book on your choice of topic under the general
category of Leadership Skill Development.
b)
Demonstrate your leadership skills by doing the following:
i)
Develop and conduct three worships.
ii)
Participate in a leadership role with your local church
children’s/youth group in a conference sponsored event.
iii)
Teach three Adventurer Awards or two Pathfinder Honors.
iv)
Assist in planning and leading a field trip for a group of
Adventurers, Pathfinders or Sabbath School class.
v)
Be an active Adventurer, Pathfinder, Youth Club, Sabbath School or
AY Society staff member for at least one year and attend at least 75% of all
staff meetings.
c)
Identify three current roles in your life, at least one of which
is spiritually oriented, and list three goals or objectives for each.
6. Fitness
Life-style Development
a)
Participate in a personal physical fitness plan for a minimum of
three months, and evaluate any level of improvement of physical
condition.
a)
Be at least 16 years of age.
b)
Be a baptized member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
c)
Complete a Basic Staff Training Course in one of the
following:
i)
Adventurer Ministries
ii)
Pathfinder Ministries
iii)
Youth Ministries
2. Spiritual
Development
a)
Read the book Steps to Christ.
b)
Complete the devotional guide Encounter Series I, Christ the
Way, or a Bible Year plan.
c)
Keep a devotional journal for at least four weeks, summarizing
what you read each day.
d)
Demonstrate your knowledge of the 28 Fundamental Beliefs by
completing one of the following:
i)
Write a paper explaining at least 15 of the beliefs.
ii)
Give an oral presentation on at least 15 of the beliefs.
iii)
Give a series of Bible studies covering at least 15 of the
beliefs.
iv)
Conduct a seminar series teaching at least 15 of the
beliefs.
e)
Enhance your knowledge of church heritage by completing the
following:
i)
Reading The Pathfinder Story
ii)
Earning the Adventist Church Heritage Award
iii)
Reading a book on some aspect of church heritage
3. Skills
Development
a)
Attend and complete a two-hour seminar in each of the following
areas:
i)
Leadership skills
ii)
Communication skills
iii)
Creativity and resource development
iv)
Child and youth evangelism
b)
Have or earn the following honors:
i)
Christian Storytelling
ii)
Camping Skills II
c)
Earn two additional honors of your choice not previously
earned.
d)
Hold a current Red Cross First Aid and Safety certificate or its
equivalent.
e)
Supervise participants through either an Adventurer Class or
Pathfinder Class curriculum or teach a Sabbath School class for at least one
quarter. 105
4. Child
Development
a)
Read the book Education.
b)
Read at least one additional book on child development or attend a
three-hour seminar dealing with child development within the age group of your
chosen ministry.
5. Leadership
Development
a)
Read a current book on your choice of topic under the general
category of Leadership Skill Development.
b)
Demonstrate your leadership skills by doing the following:
i)
Develop and conduct three worships.
ii)
Participate in a leadership role with your local church
children’s/youth group in a conference sponsored event.
iii)
Teach three Adventurer Awards or two Pathfinder Honors.
iv)
Assist in planning and leading a field trip for a group of
Adventurers, Pathfinders or Sabbath School class.
v)
Be an active Adventurer, Pathfinder, Youth Club, Sabbath School or
AY Society staff member for at least one year and attend at least 75% of all
staff meetings.
c)
Identify three current roles in your life, at least one of which
is spiritually oriented, and list three goals or objectives for each.
6. Fitness
Life-style Development
a)
Participate in a personal physical fitness plan for a minimum of
three months, and evaluate any level of improvement of physical
condition.